Saudi Arabia Travel Guide

Expats seldom move to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the cultural experience, the weather, the food or any of the enticements other expat destinations offer. Westerners tend to come here for the tax-free salaries and while earning it remain sequestered in Western-style compounds far removed from Saudi life.

This is perhaps the most important thing to realise: you are not moving to Saudi Arabia at all, rather a transient western colony that amalgamates and magnifies the best and worst of life back home. Expat life is intensely social as fellow immigrants form strong, quickly-formed bonds and weekends are centred on compound get togethers, trips to the desert and diving excursions. The camaraderie and parties are second to none; but the artificial lifestyle is difficult to sustain for long.... read more on expatarrivals.com